Job description
Performance Data Assistant
We have an exciting opportunity to join Cornwall Council within the Performance Data Team that provides direct support to the Together for Families Directorate.
The Performance Data Assistant will report to the Performance Data Team Manager and will be responsible for the maintenance, cleansing, extraction, collation and presentation of data. This role will also provide support to ensuring accuracy and integrity of data used in reporting; this will involve some data input and data cleansing.
We are seeking an individual with:
- 5 GCSEs A-C, including maths and English or a proven ability commensurate with this standard.
- Relevant IT qualification or experience of using IT, including Excel, Word, Outlook and Powerpoint.
- An ability to analyse numerical information
- An ability to work on own initiative but able to accept direction and supervision
- An ability to produce accurate work within timescale
- Good communication skills
The position will have an office base of New County Hall in Truro, Chy Trevail, in Bodmin or Dolcoath in Camborne. However, working from home is actively supported and could be accommodated on a part-time or full-time basis.
For an informal discussion please contact: Simon Elliott, Data and Technical Solutions Team Manager via email: [email protected] or via mobile: 07595 374426
Please view the role profile here, your application will need to demonstrate how you meet the required criteria. Please ensure you answer all of the pre-screening questions in full, within the application form. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here – The application process. Please be advised that for this role we are accepting uploaded supporting statements and/or CVs to support your online application.
Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g. race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.
Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It’s a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.
Whilst the location/work-base for this role has been specified our evolving ways of working means that the role may require you to also work remotely (e.g. from home/other locations). We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.
This is a fixed term contract until 31st August 2025.
This position will be subject to a criminal record disclosure check.
More information about working for Cornwall Council is available here.
We are happy to talk about flexible working options.